BigRedChief,
Secession was a peaceful act by the South. You're not free if you can't secede from an oppressive govt. In fact, that's what the original Revolution was about—secession. It's as American as apple pie.

__________________My Message to President-Elect Donald Trump:America did NOT became great because of what government did. America became great because of what the U.S. Constitution prevented our government from doing. The people made America great.